WIS News 10 - Columbia, South Carolina |Suspect wearing surgical cap and duct tape robs Gervais St. bank
Surveillance photo shows suspect wearing a surgical type cap and duct tape over his face.
Police say the suspect fled on mountain bike with an undisclosed amount of moneyDo you have information about a crime? If so, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME SC or text "TIPSC plus your message" to CRIMES (274637). You will remain anonymous and are eligible for a cash reward of between $50 and $1,000.
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Columbia police are investigating a bank robbery at the RBC Bank on Gervais Street in Columbia.
The robbery occurred around 10:50 Friday morning.
The suspect, who police say was wearing surgical cap and duct tape on his face, slipped the teller a note asking for money and saying he had a weapon.
The teller said they never saw the weapon, but the suspect did get away with an undisclosed amount of money.
Police say the suspect took off on a dark colored mountain bike, headed west down Gervais St.
The suspect is described as a 35-45 year old male approximately six feet tall with a thin build. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a dark colored fleece style vest over a white sweatshirt, dark colored gloves and white tennis shoes.
No injuries were reported.
If you have any information, call crimestoppers at 1-888-crime-sc.
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